Vermont Energy Education Program (VEEP) has made a great poster helping students understand the cost, in carbon emissions, of their trip to school using various methods.  It ranges from the most efficient - walking, to the least efficient - driving alone in a gas-powered SUV.  While it is for students, I think it applies pretty well to all of us and our transportation choices. You can see it here -    https://veep.org/sites/default/files/files/VEEP_Transportation_Poster_PDF.pdf   It got me to thinking, how do we shift as many trips as possible from less efficient to more efficient? What can Montpelier do, what can Central Vermont do, and what can we all do as individual and families to collective reduce the emissions and costs, both financial and social, of our transportation choices?  And how do we do that while growing a vibrant economy?  A typical Vermont family spends about $2,500 annually on gasoline for their cars and trucks. When all costs are bundled together, including ownership, maintenance, insurance, and gas, AAA estimates the annual cost of car ownership at about $9,000.  In other words - the financial stakes are high.  Join the Central Vermont Regional Planning Commission, Vermont Energy and Climate Action Network, and Vermont Council on Rural Development for an evening of updates, learning, and discussion about transforming our transportation system.  Topics will include biking and walking, transit and rideshare, and vehicle electrification.  Our hope is that this event helps to spark action and collaboration throughout Central Vermont.   The event is October 2 from 6:00 to 8:30 at Montpelier City Hall.  Free food will be provided! To help figure out how much food to provide, we are asking for RSVP's -  by emailing Nancy Chartrand at chartrand@cvregion.com, or by calling (802)-229-0389.

Dec 19, 2024, 9 AM to 12 PM

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